Delbert R. Williams

	Delbert R. Williams, age 90, of West Frankfort, formerly of Hurst, died November 21, 2003 at 10:50 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.  He was born September 27, 1913 in Tamaroa to Reece G. Williams and Frances B. (Lee) Williams.  He married Wilma M. (Doron) Williams on June 28, 1936 in Carbondale and she survives.  He is also survived by a daughter, Sharon Gusentine of West Frankfort; three grandchildren, Stephen Gusentine of West Frankfort, Robert Gusentine and wife Martha of Norfolk, Va. and Andrea White and husband Justin of Canton and six great-grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Martin in 1983; sisters, Mattie Maples and Ilah Setneyer and by an infant sister, Frances Bell Williams.
	Mr. Williams was a member of the First Christian Church in Hurst, a member of the UMWA and had worked for the Consol Coal Company.  He was a 50-year member of the Hurst Masonic Lodge and was a past Master Mason.
	Funeral services for Delbert Williams were Tuesday, November 25 at 11 a.m. in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Greg Parker officiating.  Burial was in the Kimmel Cemetery in Elkville.
	Friends called from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
	Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
